Apprentices

Headmasters have taken action and started a pioneering Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) initiative with an aim to help stop the stigma that surrounds mental health and build a supportive culture for all stylists in the Headmasters workplace. Mental health in the UK is a huge issue, its estimated that 16 million people experience a Read More

Now in its 14th year, TIGI Inspirational Youth is a mentorship programme taking young hairdressers on a life-changing voyage to develop creativity and talent. The TIGI Inspirational Youth Team 2018 have now been announced. This week 17 young finalists attended the TIGI Academy in London for a nerve-wracking selection process to choose the TIGI Inspirational Youth team Read More

New and exclusive research from awareness group Choose Hair has found that 98% of hairdressing professionals would rather have an ‘independent industry accreditation’ system, instead of the current government-backed apprenticeship scheme. The survey* of those who work in the hairdressing sector found that: 70% believe the government’s current stance on apprenticeships is unhelpful to the Read More

L’Oréal Professionnel continued its support of Graduate Fashion Week for the fifteenth year running, as official hair sponsor for the 2018 event at Truman Brewery, London from 3 – 6 June. Hair has always been a hugely important fashion statement and stands equally alongside fashion design in creating a look. L’Oréal Professionnel is thrilled to Read More

Reuzel have announced that Schorem’s Paul Taylor-Clinch will be returning to the UK to open his very own barbershop, Black Sails, in Bath. Having worked at the world renowned ‘Schorem’ barbers in Rotterdam, he has been appointed as the brand’s third UK Reuzel ‘Scumbassador’. Paul has been working with Schorem for two years and has gained an extensive Read More

The Bluebeards Revenge and SliderCuts (Mark Maciver) reveal four common mistakes barbers make when handling Afro hair and the products that can help. Shape up gently “When it comes to shaping up Afro hair, some barbers feel the need to push harder on the skin, but there really is no need to do this,” said Read More

From wig making courses to bridal hair how-tos and fashion trend seminars to courses about fades, there are a wealth of options to expand your hairdressing knowledge. Here is HJ’s calendar of upcoming courses and events in 2018. Here’s what’s going on in September and October. What: Wella Professionals Sexy Science Where: Wella World Studio London and Wella Read More

From wig making courses to bridal hair how-tos and fashion trend seminars to courses about fades, there are a wealth of options to expand your hairdressing knowledge. Here is HJ’s calendar of upcoming courses and events in 2018. First up, this is what’s coming up in July and August. What: Electric Sessions Where: Electric’s Brighton studio Read More

Andy Smith, creative director and global ambassador for Indola, styles a tailored haircut in this how-to video. Watch the below and find out some top tips when it comes to styling clients cuts. Andy’s Top Tips Liberally spray Indola Blow-Dry Spray all over so it wraps the hair tight. Rough dry but use a brush to Read More